upright

/ˈʌpɹa‍ɪt/

/ˈəˌpɹaɪt/, /əˈpɹaɪt/

[adjective] [noun]

upright

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

synonyms : unsloped

upright in position or posture

synonyms : erect

vertical

antonyms : unerect

of moral excellence

synonyms : good

just

Upright

[NOUN]

a piano with a vertical sounding board

synonyms : upright piano

a vertical structural member as a post or stake

synonyms : vertical

Examples

1. He went sliding on the ice, his arms flailing as he struggled to stay upright.

2. We should store our toothbrushes upright to allow them to air dry.

3. Many businesses fail within the first few years because an empty sack cannot stand upright.

4. The coach reminded his team that an empty sack cannot stand upright, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition for optimal athletic performance.

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